Formal Agenda for the Forum

9:00 AM – Ignite Connections:

Registration & Networking

10:00 AM – Let’s Talk: The Trade Forum is Live!

• Setting the Stage: A Warm Welcome from Margaret Dineen, Founder & Organizer
• Your Guide for the Day: Ruth Scott Takes the Stage as Master of Ceremonies
• Keynote Presentations:
  • Laura Harper, Trading Director, Marks and Spencer Ireland and NI – Harvesting Opportunities: M&S Ireland’s Local Sourcing Strategy creating opportunities for Irish Food Producers.
  • Hazel McDwyer, Partner, Intellectual Property at Mason Hayes & Curran and Food and Beverage Lead – Intellectual Property Conundrums – Navigating the Food and Beverage Sector.
  • James Morrin, Partner, Commercial Litigation & Insolvency at Mason Hayes & Curran – Exploring the Complexities of Supply Chain Disputes: A Delicate Balance of Interests
  • Gary Quate, Food and Drink Tourism Northern Ireland –Embracing a Giant Spirit , creating memorable food Tourism experiences .

11:30 AM – 11.55 AM

An opportunity to network and refresh.

12:00 PM – Back in Action! Fresh Insights and Exciting Updates

• Niamh Lenehan , CEO of An Rialálaí Agraibhia | Agri-food regulator – Sowing Trust, Harvesting Growth: How the Agri Food Regulator Fosters Fairness and Transparency in trade.

• Tom Cronin, CEO and Founder of Rye River Brewing – Tapping into Excellence through people and process: Rye River Brewing’s Journey to Craft Beer Dominance.
• Edward Fagan, Head of Commercial at Compass Ireland – Sourcing Success: Unlocking Opportunities to supply Compass Ireland.
• Maria Svejdar, Head of Retail at GS1 Ireland – Next gen barcodes are here: one scan, infinite possibilities. What’s your why?”
• Q&A Session: Your Turn to Ask: Morning Session Q&A

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Lunch and Networking

Enjoy lunch while continuing to network.